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Roku to Add Amazon VOD | — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:13:43 +0000

[...] Another day, another Netflix-related advancement. According to online reports, Roku – a provider that enables certain Netflix movies to air directly on television sets – announced that it will soon add Amazon’s Video On Demand to their boxes. The Amazon streaming service is expected within the next few months. So what does that mean exactly? It means soon, Netflix subscribers will be able to stream (not download so it’ll be instant) movies directly to their sets on the exact day a DVD is released. For more on the story, read here. [...]

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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:05:30 +0000

[...] makers of the Netflix set-top box, have announced that they will integrate Amazon’s Video On Demand into its streaming box. Roku users will be given access to Amazon VOD’s library and will “enjoy instant [...]

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connect pc to tv — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:57:30 +0000

When I tested Amazon Video On Demand last month it didn't work well. And that was standard definition. After about 20 minutes it just locked up and that was that. Amazon issued a refund.

It will be interesting how Netflix will respond to this incursion on their turf.

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By: Chris Albrecht

Chris Albrecht — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:43:31 +0000

Hey Dave,

I got a comment from Roku saying they're ready to switch on HD when Amazon is (ed. note - obvs).

When I asked Amazon about HD, they didn't get back to me in time for this post. Will update the story as I learn more.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:20:13 +0000

So lame... Why SD, why? It's 2009! Freebie content like YouTube or Hulu is acceptable in standard def, but no way I'm paying money for SD at this point.